ICSE Class 6 Answered
what is the scope of chemistry?
Asked by Shailesh | 21 Jun, 2018, 04:09: PM
Expert Answer
Chemistry is the branch of science which deals with the study of substances – their composition or constituents, their method of preparation and their reaction with other substances. The two main branches of chemistry are:
- Inorganic Chemistry: Includes study of innumerable elements and compounds including metals
and non-metals. - Organic Chemistry: Includes study of specific carbon compounds of carbon and hydrogen.
Scope of chemistry
- Fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides are used to improve soil fertility, to kill insects, to inhibit fungi, to destroy and control weeds respectively.
- Anaesthetics are used for inducing unconsciousness for painless surgical operations; antiseptics are used for minimizing bacterial growth and initiating early recovery.
- A number of consumer products are developed using the basic knowledge of chemistry, including cosmetics, detergents, paper, pencils, pens, glass, bags, plastics etc.
- In industry chemical compounds like paints, dyes, steels, alloys have a lot of applications.
- Chemistry has helped in developing a number of life-saving drugs that are useful in controlling the spread of diseases.
Answered by Ramandeep | 21 Jun, 2018, 04:32: PM
Concept Videos
ICSE 6 - Chemistry
Asked by radhe.radhe311247 | 30 Apr, 2023, 12:59: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT
ICSE 6 - Chemistry
Asked by suriyanaathjk | 10 Jul, 2022, 11:24: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT
ICSE 6 - Chemistry
Asked by bibhadubey72 | 03 May, 2022, 02:35: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT
ICSE 6 - Chemistry
Asked by bibhadubey72 | 03 May, 2022, 02:33: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT
ICSE 6 - Chemistry
Asked by moumitaghosh02225 | 02 May, 2022, 08:30: AM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT
ICSE 6 - Chemistry
Asked by faizanshaikh00.6spicertl | 16 Sep, 2020, 03:07: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT
ICSE 6 - Chemistry
Asked by mrunalmaid44.6spicertl | 07 Sep, 2020, 04:24: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT
ICSE 6 - Chemistry
Asked by rugvedkulkarni49.6spicertl | 03 Sep, 2020, 03:00: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT
ICSE 6 - Chemistry
Asked by rugvedkulkarni49.6spicertl | 01 Sep, 2020, 05:13: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT